Real effective exchange rates, gold prices, and oil prices influence stock market performance across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea in distinct ways.

Bangkok’s Grade A CBD office market continued to adjust in Q2 2026 as new supply entered the market, bringing the overall vacancy rate to 21.9%. Leasing activity remained steady, with occupiers showing a clear preference for high-quality buildings featuring modern amenities, sustainability certifications, and flexible workspace options.

Singapore’s residential property market remained resilient in 2026, supported by strong domestic demand, lower mortgage rates, and limited unsold inventory despite softer transaction volumes.

Indonesia’s economy entered 2026 with strong momentum, driven by resilient domestic demand, public spending, and investment.

A quantitative analysis of 400 guests at medium-sized hotels in Thailand examined how technology adoption influences service quality, customer satisfaction, and overall guest experience.

R&D intensity and firm performance among Thai SMEs are influenced by differences in firm size.

An analysis of ASEAN-5 economies from 1986–2023 finds that foreign direct investment (FDI), investment activity, and trade openness are positively associated with long-term economic growth, while excessive private credit expansion may undermine growth when lending outpaces productive absorption.

Digital transformation alone does not necessarily enhance firm value among Indonesian listed companies, as its impact depends on how effectively firms manage complementary capabilities.

Despite growing efforts to promote local currency use in international trade, the U.S. dollar continues to dominate Thai export invoicing, accounting for roughly 75–80% of export transactions between 2007 and 2024.